Appearance
Age: 23
Height: 7'1"
Weight 215 lbsSoban is a young male xaela with dark, sand swept bronze skin and bright golden eyes. Form fitting fabrics cling to a lean and wiry frame, with a wardrobe focused around survival and comfort in hot climates.His head is often covered in cloth meant to shield himself from the sun's rays, ranging from simple turbans to more ceremonial adornments that conceal the majority of his sharp features.
The Ashoka Tribe
Hailing from a hidden oasis of perpetual night in the deep desert west of the Azim Steppe, the Ashoka tribe is a culture of skilled warriors and mystics that live in communion with the creatures that share their home. Much of their traditions stem from the behaviors of the various animals they co-exist with, which has forged a hardy people who respect those that can survive in the harshest of circumstances.The greatest and most revered of these beasts are the goliath scorpions, enormous nocturnal arachnida that lurk beneath the dunes during the day and swim the sands like an ocean at night. Many rites are tied to these sacred animals in particular, as they are considered to be children of Sajuuk, the god of the Ashoka whom they believe binds all deserts together beneath the earth. Goliath scorpions are the favored mounts of the tribe, and the warriors who learn to tame and battle alongside them are known as the Sajuu-khar.
The Ashoka adopted much of their doctrine from studying the spawn of Sajuuk. Warriors are trained to be ambush predators, striking from the sands beneath the glittering jewels of the night sky. Without the means to craft heavy armor, speed and agility are vital for survival and the weapons favored by the tribe reflect this. On occasion an Ashoka will apply poison harvested from the glands of goliath scorpions to blades or arrowheads, but this is a resource rarely spent unless deemed a dire need. The fluid is as potent as it is sacrosanct, and curiously only reflects light from the moon. It has many uses in rite and ritual besides battle, causing many Ashoka to refrain from parting with it.
Personality (WIP)
Charming, carefree and vibrant. On the surface Soban is the picture perfect image of a young adventurer set to make a name for himself. Being the first to travel so far from home, he is eager to absorb the world at large and visit the sands of Eorzea.As the Khatun's firstborn son, he is cursed with a prideful spirit and the need to overachieve, lest he be viewed by his peers through the lens of his family's legacy rather than his own merits. That need has driven him to visit distant deserts in search for something to elevate him to the ranks of the Sajuu-khar upon his return.He'll try anything at least once, and finds joy every new experience for good or ill. The harsh nature of his homeland has left Soban somewhat naive when it comes to simple pleasures enjoyed in Eorzea, and he delights in the wide array of foods available and takes the opportunity for a swim at every chance given.
OOC
Inspirations from the Kushan of Homeworld, the Clans of Battletech, and the Medjay of ancient egypt.
Mirror RP'er with a preference for long term.
Walk ups always welcome!
In-game preference, discord possible but I prefer not to give mine out willy nilly.
No random ERP. Have it make sense.
Hidden themes of existential dread and eldritch horror, in case that is not your jam. Many are the secrets within this tribe and those below.
If you enjoy this character, you may like my other tribes (and one sad midlander) listed below.